Helmet use considered by many as optional – report
The excuse of 'it is just a short distance' should never be used particularly in the context of not wearing helmets when children are riding to school as accidents can happen regardless …
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MIROS launches guidelines for child restraint systems – usage to be mandatory starting January 1, 2020
In line with the official launch of Vehicle Safety Week 2019 at the MIROS PC3 crash testing centre in Melaka, deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Wan Azizah Wan Ismail launched the Buku …
Mazda teases EV shape ahead of TMS 2019 debut
Mazda has confirmed the debut of its first mass-production EV at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show, and it has now released a teaser video for the new model's debut on October 23. …
PACE 2019: Mazda 3, Mazda CX-5 2.5L Turbo, CX-8 and CX-9, plus exclusive Mazda merchandise on offer
Mazda is increasingly premium in its direction, which makes it a great fit for the returning paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE) 2019, co-sponsored by Michelin and TyrePlus. The premium vehicle-focused sales …
Volvo to give PHEV buyers free charging for a year
In addition to reducing emissions and fuel consumption, electrified vehicles also aim to reduce running costs; handy, since they typically cost more to purchase than their conventionally-engined counterparts. To that end, Volvo …
Karongsa makes RM5.2b offer for 100% stake in PLUS
New suitors have surfaced for highway concessionaire PLUS Malaysia Berhad, now with Tan Sri Halim Saad and Datuk Wong Gian Kui the latest in line with an offer for RM5.2 billion, The …
2020 Toyota Yaris – first compact TNGA-based model; Dynamic Force engines, Advanced Park system debut
The new Toyota Yaris has made its debut, and it is the first to use the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) for a compact model application, here dubbed GA-B. This use of …
Volkswagen ID.R does Tianmen hillclimb in 7m 38.585s
Volkswagen continues to rack up the record feats with its all-electric ID.R, its latest being the hillclimb along Tianmen Mountain in China which it completed in seven minutes 38.585 seconds; check out …
PACE 2019 – Get the new Renault Megane RS 280 Cup MT or EDC with up to RM15,000 overtrade value!
The paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE) is back this year from November 2-3, 2019 from 9.00 am until 7.00 pm at the Setia Alam Convention Centre with co-sponsors Michelin and TyrePlus. …
SPYSHOTS: BMW G31 5 Series Touring – interior seen
The BMW 5 Series Touring had been spotted previously in facelift or lifecycle impulse (LCI) guise, and now the estate version of the car has been sighted once again, this time revealing …
Renault appoints Clotilde Delbos as interim CEO, confirms immediate replacement of Thierry Bollore
Renault has announced Clotilde Delbos as interim CEO, confirming prior reports of the replacement of Thierry Bollore for the role. Bollore's position as CEO had earlier been reported to be at stake …
Porsche Taycan 4S – 571 PS, 463 km range, 250 km/h
Porsche's first fully-electric model line, the Taycan has now been augmented with the Taycan 4S variant, positioned below the launch variants Taycan Turbo S and Taycan Turbo as the current entry-level model …
Next Porsche Macan based on PPE architecture, to be evolved version of Taycan platform – report
The Porsche Macan will be succeeded by a purely electric model in 2021 which will initially be a high performance model similar to the approach taken by the Taycan, the German sports …
Automation incentives to boost confidence – Madani
Incentives proposed for automation in Budget 2020 will help boost business confidence in investments, said Malaysia Automotive Robotic and IoT Institute (MARii) CEO Datuk Madani Sahari according to Bernama. "The government has …
Budget 2020: Second Penang Bridge toll down to RM7
The Malaysian Budget 2020 (Bajet 2020) tabled today by finance minister Lim Guan Eng will see the toll rate at the Second Penang Bridge (Jambatan Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah) reduced from …
Dyson EV project halted; UK, S’pore units to be closed
Known for its range of appliances, British company Dyson has scrapped its electric vehicle project, BBC reported. According to the news broadcaster, founder James Dyson said in an e-mail to all employees …
SPYSHOTS: Perodua Axia “wagon” going up Genting – upcoming D55L B-segment SUV mule on test?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bi4Zr9TSW7U This is the second time a Perodua development vehicle has been spotted heading up Genting Highlands this week alone! Captured by a long-time paultan.org reader, it appears to be a test …
Tesla files liquid-cooled, heated seat patent – report
Heated and ventilated seats are now a mainstream technology, albeit still rather limited to more premium vehicles. These seat heaters have been based on a series of heating elements, while seat cooling …
Car thieves able to overcome anti-theft devices: report
As vehicle security technologies advance, so do the skills of thieves who try to overcome them in order to gain access to vehicles. Since January, 80 Toyota SUVs and MPVs have been …
Open AP violations – nine firms blacklisted: report
Nine companies have been blacklisted for allegedly misappropriating approved permits for the import and sale of motor vehicles, The Sun Daily reported. Some 50 firms in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor have been …
